Royal Naval Biography/Hancock, Richard Turner

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RICHARD TURNER HANCOCK, Esq.
[Post-Captain of 1806.]

Was made a Lieutenant in 1789, promoted to the rank of Commander in 1800, and posted Sept. 25, 1806. He subsequently served as flag-captain to Rear-Admiral the Hon. Michael De Courcy, on the South American station.